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Many Ethiopian Christians carry a pocket-sized Mezmure Dawit or wear a small scroll containing verses as an amulet ( Kitab ) for protection, believing in the inherent power of the Word of God to ward off calamity. mezmure dawit bible
These manuscripts were so revered that they were kept in Mäsäf Bet (book houses) separate from other texts. Owning a handwritten Mezmur was a sign of immense wealth and piety, often commissioned for the salvation of a family’s soul. , are valued by collectors for preserving original